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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.64, 32,090.32 and 15,305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.64, 32,090.32 and 15,305.32 is: 21,110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.64 : 32,090.32 = 15,305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.64/32,090.32 = 15,305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.64x = 32,090.32 × 15,305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.64x = 491,152,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,152,616.50/23,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.64

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